Stanton by Bridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Swarkestone Causeway The mediaeval Swarkestone Causeway was built in the late 13th/ early 14th century to cross the floodplain of the Trent. It has been reinforced and rebuilt in 18th and 19th centuries and still carries the busy A514 Derby to Melbourne road.
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Former gravel workings near Swarkestone Generally known as Swarkestone Lake, this area of water does not carry a name on Ordnance Survey maps. Swarkestone Sailing Club can be seen on the far bank.
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On the other side. The assistants had positioned themselves to head the cattle towards the field gate which would lead them up a lane to the farm itself. For the full sequence see Cattle drive at Swarkestone https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3599174
Path and crop The footpath to St Brides farm leaves Wood lane to go through the crop of oilseed rape.
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Near Stanton by Bridge. A cold frosty November morning in the valley of the Trent
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)
Air conditioning was fine

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is AU$112 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$112
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,109 reviews)
It was a pleasant location for our stay. We enjoyed our room and the breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Junction 11/M42 Swadlincote England
The price is AU$97 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$97
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swadlincote. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Saltersford Wood Country Park ...
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (920 reviews)
Pros- decent sized room, with plenty of amenities inside, good level of cleanliness. Bed was very firm, which I like, so I slept like a log. Centrally located but kind of out of the way, so not too much street noise. Croissant in the morning was a welcome addition included in the room rate. Cons- ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Trent Bridge ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
I wish they had let me know when I booked that there is no reception and checking in is virtual. I only found out when I arrived at the hotel. We stood outside for well over 30 min trying to enter details on the app that kept erroring. I called, but it went to voicemail- still haven’t got a call ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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Popular places to visit

Classic 70s and 80s rally cars.

Donington Park Racing Circuit

You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Donington Park Racing Circuit
Reading FC away at Derby

Pride Park Stadium

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Pride Park Stadium
Elvaston Castle which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Elvaston Castle

Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of a stately home to admire its formal gardens, enjoy a picnic on the lush lawns and spot varied wildlife.

Elvaston Castle
Fields in spring

Kedleston Hall

You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Kedleston Hall
Spring at elvaston castle

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Elvaston Castle Country Park, a lovely green space in Elvaston.

Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Cathedral which includes a city and heritage architecture

Derby Cathedral

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.

Derby Cathedral

Activities

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

AU$27
per adult
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

AU$19
per adult
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
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Cities near Stanton by Bridge

Derby Cathedral showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Derby

St George's parish church, Ticknall, Derbyshire, seen from the south. On the left in the foreground is the truncated Medieval churchyard cross. Centre left between the cross and St George's church is the ruin of the tower of the Medieval church of St Thomas Becket. St Thomas Becket's was demolished when St George's was built.

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